Girona-Costa Brava Airport

LEGE / GRO

Girona, ES

Last Updated
May 14, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEGE 141300Z 16010KT 130V200 9999 FEW050 20/08 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 468 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,468 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Girona-Costa Brava Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 10 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Rain, Showers Rain, Mist. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Rain, Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 14:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 13:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (468 ft)
Pressure Alt
716 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,428 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEGE 141100Z 1412/1512 VRB03KT 9999 FEW020 BKN040 TX19/1413Z TN08/1505Z PROB40 TEMPO 1412/1512 4000 RA SHRA BKN012 FEW020TCU TEMPO 1412/1414 18010KT TEMPO 1413/1418 13010KT PROB40 TEMPO 1500/1507 3000 BR BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGE
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 14°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEGE

11,212 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.1%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
2.7%

Girona-Costa Brava Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 22.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
14.3%
E
4.7%
SE
4.4%
S
19.4%
SW
9.3%
W
6.2%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 12°C
Range: -7°C to 28°C
-7°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

April November May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 11,212 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Girona-Costa Brava Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEGE
IATA Code: GRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 468 ft MSL

Location

City: Girona
Country: ES
Latitude: 41.904639°
Longitude: 2.761774°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Girona-Costa Brava Airport

Overview

Girona-Costa Brava Airport serves the northeastern Catalonian region, strategically positioned near Barcelona and the Costa Brava coastline. As a medium-sized airport at 468 ft MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in this Mediterranean area.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates consistently favorable VFR conditions, with 78.7% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the north at an average of 5.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 28°C, presenting moderate thermal variations throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) extends 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes. Geographically situated at coordinates 41.904639, 2.761774, the airport is positioned near complex terrain that may influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Pilots should note the best VFR months are November, October, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (6.1% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.